v1.52 Patch Released 12.23.05
v1.52 is a major upgrade to Civ IV and includes numerous optimizations for memory usage and improves performance on all machines. Grab it from the Downloads section.[Click here for the downloads section]

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Strategy Informer Reviews Civ IV 11.04.05"Civ IV is addictive, compelling, and a tribute to the series. There's even a nice little tutorial dictated by the genius creator himself so all the new kids can get in on this one. It seems there's actually nothing negative worth saying about the game, but why expect anything less of Sid Meier? It's brilliant."[Read the Full Review]

Official Site Launch 10.11.05Welcome to the Official Website for Civilization IV. This will be your all-encompassing resource for all things Civ IV. Brush up on your history in the Civilizations section by reading about all the Civs found in the game. Once you're done, check out some of the different units available in Civ IV. Make sure to keep visiting the site as there will be constant updates to the different sections, including mods, developer blogs and much more.

GameSpy Hands-On Preview 10.11.05 "Not only is it going to be one of the best PC strategy games of the year ... it's actually in the running to be one of the best Multiplayer PC strategy games of the year. Firaxis is working hard to slap a final coat of polish on this sucker -- we can't wait to get our hands on the final version!"
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